The Position

We currently have an opening for a Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor, this role provides shift direction and supervision for backend employees and operations. The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Pulp Mill Superintendent.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill has been in continuous operation for over 90 years. We operate on a continuous basis to produce OCC and kraft pulp which is used to manufacture linerboard, kraft paper, corrugating medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

The PTPC team is dedicated to creating an engaging and positive work environment and we strive to preserve the environment as well as be good neighbors and a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe behavior and work practices.
• Ensures the crew follows all mill and job safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Promptly investigates safety, fire, and environmental incidents. Completes and submits an investigation report prior to the end of the shift.
• Ensures proper operation and management of processes and equipment to meet paper machine needs and environmental compliance requirements.
• Monitors mill operations and directs the crew to meet quality, operating, process, and production targets/objectives. Secures appropriate resources to return the process/operation to target when deviations occur.
• Acts as crew training provider and coordinator for job skills and safety.
• Acts as shift incident commander for oil spills, fires, emergency response, evacuation alarms, and water and power outages.
• Responsible for shift administration of mill lock out policies & procedures, confined space entry, hot work and fall arrest procedures.
• Works closely with Front end shift supervisor to coordinate mill activities to achieve business results.
• Expected to challenge status quo and strive to work with crews to continuously improve crew and operating performance.
• Confronts unprofessional behavior and takes appropriate disciplinary action.
• Acts as Emergency Response Team Training Coordinator.
• Special projects or work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated supervisory skills to at least the relief foreman’s level.
• Track employee development through annual performance reviews.
• Completes annual performance reviews and observations.
• Knowledgeable of the labor agreement and administers it consistently with the contract.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Ability to effectively communicate and implement management/business direction with crews.
• Distribute & communicate departmental & corporate policy & information memos.

Required Education

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pulp and Paper Science OR five years’ experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Working hours are two 12-hour days, two 12-hour nights with four days off.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A comprehensive health care plan including prescription, vision care, life insurance, and dental plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.